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Proverbs 31:10 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 31:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 31 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Excellent Wife
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”
Proverbs 31:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. This opening verse of the celebrated acrostic poem known as the 'Proverbs 31 woman' presents a rhetorical question that frames women of genuine virtue (Hebrew: chayil, often translated as 'excellence' or 'strength') as extraordinarily rare and invaluable. The question 'Who can find her?' suggests that such women are not common; they require active seeking and represent treasure more precious than the most valuable material possession of the ancient world. The juxtaposition of 'virtuous woman' with 'rubies' (Hebrew: peniynim) inv...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 31:10
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“but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.”
“but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.”
“and obtains favor of Yahweh.”
“love your wives”
“She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.”
“eighty concubines”
“my daughter”
“There is gold”
“Which yet my soul seeketh”
“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”